The Milwaukee Bucks travel to Ball Arena on Sunday, January 11, to face the Denver Nuggets at 8:00 PM ET. Both teams enter the game with contrasting records, as the Bucks sit at 17-21 and the Nuggets hold a 25-13 mark.
Milwaukee will be without Alex Antetokounmpo and Pete Nance, both sidelined in the G League under two-way contracts. Taurean Prince remains out after neck surgery, while Kevin Porter Jr. is listed as probable with a right hip contusion.
Denver’s injury report is more extensive, with Nikola Jokic, Jonas Valanciunas, Cameron Johnson, and Tamar Bates all unavailable. Jamal Murray and Spencer Jones are questionable due to left ankle issues, and Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon are probable, dealing with an ankle sprain and right hamstring strain, respectively. Curtis Jones remains out on a two-way G League assignment.
The Bucks rely heavily on Kevin Porter Jr., averages 18.6 points and 7.7 assists per game, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, who averages 29.2 points and 9.8 rebounds despite missing several games this season. Ryan Rollins contributes 17 points per night, with A.J. Green adding 10.2 points and nearly 3 rebounds per contest.
Denver will miss the presence of Jokic, averaging 29.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 11 assists per game, which creates a significant void in their offense and playmaking. Murray, if active, provides 25.3 points and 7.5 assists per night. Johnson and Gordon offer scoring versatility, with averages of 11.7 and 18.1 points respectively.
Milwaukee enters the game off a 105-101 win over the Lakers, snapping a one-game losing streak. Denver comes off a 110-87 loss to Atlanta, following a 114-110 victory at Boston.
This matchup marks the first meeting between the teams this season, giving both sides a fresh slate.
